To our American Heroes....and from my heart

 

I saw our Flag today, The colors were faded looking a little tired but still standing strong and proud in the summer wind.
It reminded me of the Sons and Daughters of yesterday’s America who stood for my freedom years before I was born free in America.
Over time many may have faded away but the glory and honor of their service to America will never fade.

I saw our Flag today it flew bravely in the wind a bit tattered and worn but it's colors still strong , and proud over America.
It flies for the Sons and Daughters of America who fought for my freedom, battle tested and hardened to stand against the forces that would take away my freedom.
Like a battle flag they too stand in great pride and honor, battle scared , proud and selfless in their dedication to America and the freedom they protected.

I saw our flag today. The colors were bright, strong and proud as it embraced in silence and great honor a fallen hero. An American Hero who stood up and made a commitment to duty, to our America and gave all to insure countless generations will live on in American freedom.
Born in freedom and fallen in battle they will ever rest in the arms and hearts of a free and grateful America.

I saw a flag pole today. It flew no glory but stood silently in the wind empty and alone for the absence of our colors.
It reminded me of the Sons and Daughters of America who stood for my freedom who have yet to come home to the America they honorably served.
America can only be completely free when every one of her Sons and Daughters of Freedom can come home, home to the America and the freedom they gave all to protect.

Thank you American Heroes............I will never forget that I get to be here forever free because you were there for my freedom.

Thank you for our freedom and the greatness of our America.

calabrese55

You are welcome. It was out honor to serve.

What @Gene Howe said.

Thank you Gene & Lew

When America called you and thousands upon thousands of men and women like you answered to the benefit of countless millions of Americans.

I get to be here because you were there.

calabrese55

Indeed! Thank you Vets! We have quite a few Vietnam vets on this forum. And a few OEF and OIF here as well, thank you all!

Good post Calabrese!

Great post Mike! Thanks for the reminder our "freedom wasn't & isn't free.

 

Just replaced our flag a couple of days ago. Noticed it was getting slightly frayed on the edges.

11 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Great post Mike! Thanks for the reminder our "freedom wasn't & isn't free.

 

Just replaced our flag a couple of days ago. Noticed it was getting slightly frayed on the edges.

I would never disrespect our flag but I appreciate our flag that is a little faded or weathered. It is a constant reminder to me that too many of our military were dressed right dressed when they shipped out and far less when they came home. Some years ago I had a tattered flag in my shop window. A retired NY State Trooper came in and ripped me a new one about the condition of the flag I had there. When he was done I asked if he wanted an explanation ........I told him what that meant to me and what I thought about every day when I saw the flag. I will admit I got a little choked up speaking my mind on the situation. When I finished he stood there for a minute then he said..."that is a battle flag"  and I said yes  it represents battle hardened reality just like many of our soldiers. He left with a whole other attitude. We saw each other several times after that meeting, where I live is a very small town. We were respectful friends ever since. He has since passed but I will never forget that day

calabrese55

Our ragged ol Flag been through a lot,

 

Hi Mike, on a different matter, I see you’re from the Finger Lakes region of NY. Around 2008ish we vacationed up on Lake Owasco, had a GREAT time up there, dunno if that’s near-a-bouts you?